Penetrating Damp Repairs in Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex

Most Shoreham homeowners we speak to tell us they first noticed a musty smell or a 'tide mark' on the plaster before they saw any actual water. Because of our local building stock—ranging from those beautiful Victorian terraces near the station to the modern builds on the Beach—the symptoms can vary. You might see damp patches that grow and shrink depending on the weather, or perhaps you have spotted bubbling paint and white, crusty 'hygroscopic salts' appearing on the surface. These salts are a real pain because they actually draw moisture out of the air, meaning your wall stays damp even when it is sunny outside. If you have seen any of these signs, it is worth getting a professional eye on it before it leads to more serious issues like timber decay or wet rot in your skirting boards.

We always start by looking at the outside of your property. Is your rendering cracked? Has the pointing between your bricks started to crumble? Often, penetrating damp is caused by these simple external faults. As approved PRB Systems contractors, we are experts at identifying where your home's 'envelope' has failed. We might find that you have blown render that needs replacing or masonry that has become porous over time. By fixing these external issues first, we ensure that once we repair your internal walls, the damp will not just come straight back. We offer everything from traditional sand and cement rendering to modern silicone systems that are specifically designed to withstand the harsh, salty air we get here in West Sussex.

Once we have stopped the water from getting in, we turn our attention to the inside. You cannot just plaster over a damp patch and hope for the best; the contaminated material needs to go. Our team handles the 'messy work' of hacking off the old, salt-damaged plaster back to the original brickwork. We then apply specialist damp-proof renders and finishes that act as a barrier, ensuring your new paint or wallpaper stays looking perfect. We know that the thought of 'hacking off plaster' sounds like a nightmare, but we take massive pride in our clean and tidy workmanship. We protect your floors and furniture as if they were our own, and we never leave a site until it is spotless and you are happy with the finish.

Why choose a local team like us? Because we know the Shoreham-by-Sea area inside out. We understand how the coastal wind-driven rain affects properties here differently than it might in a sheltered inland town. Portslade Plastering is a small, friendly team that values its reputation in the community. We are fully insured with £1 million public liability cover, giving you total peace of mind while we are working on your home. We are not interested in corporate jargon or high-pressure sales; we just provide honest, expert advice and high-quality craftsmanship. Whether you are in Shoreham, Lancing, or anywhere across Adur, we are just a phone call away.